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Virginia Tech

Director of Research

Blacksburg, VA · Hybrid

Director of Research Apply now Back to search results Job no: 536351 Work type: Research Faculty ... research, innovation, and workforce development where cutting-edge ideas take shape, talent ...

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Austin, TX · On-site

... Innovation. We're seeking dedicated, mission-driven professionals to help us shape a healthier ... The Director of Research oversees research initiatives, including community needs assessments ...

StartCare

Director of Research

Brooklyn, NY

The Director of Research will work collaboratively with colleagues across StartCare departments and ... Supervise and mentor research staff, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and professional ...

City of New York

Director of Research

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150K/yr

The Director of Research serves as a member of the Office of Community Safety's Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Commissioner. The Director is responsible for leading the Office's research ...

City of New York

Director of Research

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Director of Research serves as a member of the Office of Community Safety's Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Commissioner. The Director is responsible for leading the Office's research ...

City of New York

Director of Research

Manhattan, NY

The Director of Research serves as a member of the Office of Community Safety's Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Commissioner. The Director is responsible for leading the Office's research ...

Rodale Institute

Director of Research

Kutztown, PA · On-site

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA is seeking a Director of Research with strong leadership skills and agricultural experience who will be responsible for administrating ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of research innovation in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Of Research Innovation vs Research Scientist?

AspectDirector Of Research InnovationResearch Scientist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD preferred), leadership experienceTypically a PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-department collaborationLaboratory or field research, data analysis
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, corporations, innovation labsUniversities, research centers, R&D departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in research innovationDetails about research-focused roles

The Director Of Research Innovation oversees strategic research initiatives and leads innovation efforts, often managing teams and setting research directions. In contrast, a Research Scientist conducts experiments, analyzes data, and contributes to specific research projects. While both roles require advanced degrees, the director focuses on leadership and strategy, whereas the scientist emphasizes hands-on research.

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Research Communications Officer, Division of Research & Innovation

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

The Research Communications Officer is a key member of the Research Communications team in the Division of Research & Innovation. The team provides content and support for raising the visibility, profile, and impact of research initiatives to meet the university's research goals. The Research Communications Officer will assist with efforts to gather and communicate the work, research findings and activities of the university's research centers and institutes, the Grand Challenges initiative, and other research activities and accomplishments throughout the university. These communications efforts will be made through a range of digital, social, and traditional media channels, and the Division of Research & Innovation weekly newsletter. The position will produce a variety of reports, press releases/stories, website content, social media communications, marketing pieces, and events postings. The position will assist with the division's website content management system that includes content updates and input for all areas of the Division of Research & Innovation. The position will assist the director of Research Communications with additional communication efforts to support research accomplishments and happenings throughout the university. The position will assist with creating basic graphics for use with content on websites, social media, etc.

Essential Functions:

Write and edit a variety of communication pieces such as news releases and feature stories, publications, and other informational pieces to promote research activities,  successes and events.  Assist with promoting stories to the media, posting on the web, and sharing on social media.

Organize and write material for the Division of Research & Innovation weekly newsletter.

Prepare promotional material for fliers, brochures, award nominations, presentations, websites, and reports for the research centers and institutes, the Grand Challenges, and other research initiatives and accomplishments.

Prepare postings and materials for events hosted by the Division of Research & Innovation and research centers and institutes.

Provide additional support for Division of Research & Innovation communication needs. This includes help with press releases related to other areas of research at Wayne State, , various communication efforts with schools and colleges, assistance with website/webpage creation and modifications for the Division of Research & Innovation; event calendar posting creations; and assistance with university-wide research events.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

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